South Orleans weather in December (Massachusetts, United States of America)

What kind of weather does December bring to South Orleans? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in South Orleans includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 0°C.

Precipitation

South Orleans in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit South Orleans. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized South Orleans climate page with graphs.

 

South Orleans, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 147 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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